Phonte has guested on numerous records by other artists, often as a vocalist on songs by the Justus League collective. He made a guest appearance on the song "Beats N' Rhymes" by Kev Brown's album I Do What I Do, and has also recorded tracks with producer Oddisee, both members of the Washington D.C (DMV)-based Low Budget Crew. In 2006, he was featured on producer DJ Shadow's The Outsider album. In the following year he contributed vocals to rap group Playaz Circle's "Paper Chaser", from their album Supply & Demand.
Rapper/Singer/Producer Phonte Lyshod Coleman hails from Durham, North Carolina (born December 29, 1978). Co-founder of the now defunct hip hop group Little Brother and hip hop/R&B group The Foreign Exchange.
He has also recorded R&B-flavored output as a singer (often under the pseudonym Percy Miracles). His rhymes tend to be no-frills perspectives on working-class life.
To Be Yours
Phonte Lyrics
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At the bar by myself, mister won't you play me a song. No words for the
Pain inside my heart, but I heard what he played and I say move on. I say
Move on. Cause if love can come to me in a song and set me free; then maybe
We can truly love again (ahhh). And I'll be yours. I'll be yours. To be
Yours. I'll be yours...
The lyrics to Phonte's song To Be Yours convey the emotions of a person who is experiencing loneliness and pain. The singer's lover is alone in bed on this night, while he stays at a bar, requesting the musician to play a song for him. The singer is unable to articulate the deep pain he is feeling, but the melody of the song played by the musician helps him to move forward. The song brings back the hope of finding love again and the desire to belong to someone. The singer affirms his willingness to be that person to his lover, stating that he will be theirs, completely surrendering himself to love.
The words of this song explore the power of music as an instrument of healing and comfort. Phonte's beautiful voice complements the lyrics, expressing the longing and depth of emotions that underlie the song. Overall, "To Be Yours" is a soulful and touching song that inspires hope and proves that love can truly be found even in the darkest of nights.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby is lonely on this night. She lays in bed all alone (ooo).
Phonte's partner is feeling isolated and blue and is spending the night alone in bed.
I stayed At the bar by myself, mister won't you play me a song.
Phonte went to a bar alone and asked the musician to play him a tune.
No words for the Pain inside my heart, but I heard what he played and I say move on.
Phonte was feeling hurt and speechless but listening to the music made him realize that he needs to move forward.
I say Move on. Cause if love can come to me in a song and set me free; then maybe We can truly love again (ahhh).
Phonte suggests to move on from the pain and hopes that if he finds love in a song, it can liberate him and give him hope for another chance at love.
And I'll be yours. I'll be yours. To be Yours. I'll be yours...
Phonte is saying that if they can truly love again, he is willing to give himself entirely to his partner.
Contributed by Maya K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BIGGS
Phonte you cheated us ....lol This fire needs to be much longer!!! Straight banger.......
Siphiwo Totoyi
Phonte is a phenomenal artist.
Stiopic
Phonte is on another level to the rest of us... tremendous...
Roxy
That's beautiful. :)
Jordan Pettis
I think the legnth of the song makes it that more moving and impactful
Que_the_durbanite
They say LESS IS MORE🙂
Aaron Hall
FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
slyck60
Def one of my favorite tracks on the album, even if it is more like an interlude. The first time I heard it, I was like O_O
K-Tru 15:24
Very #UNDERATED #CLASSIC album
tasha777
ok this beautiful song is way too short for me.still great though